Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner having a simple structure with low airflow leakage and excellent maintainability despite its long suction passage. A dust-collecting portion 11 includes a cyclonic portion 14 which is approximately cylinder-shaped, having a bottom and an introducing portion 15 for introducing dust-laden airflow to the cyclonic portion 14. The cyclonic portion 14 and the introducing portion 15 are integrally formed and then a vortex flow generating member 21 is provided in the dust-collecting portion 11. Thus, the structure of the dust-collecting portion can be simplified and thus the dusts can be dumped by detaching the dust-collecting portion 11 together with the introducing portion 15. Consequently, maintenance can be easily performed. Further, as the number of joints can be reduced, possibility of airflow leakage within the suction passage is reduced, so that dust-collecting performance can be enhanced.

Abstract: An oral-care device with a power cleaning head is disclosed. The power cleaning head comprises squeegee wiping elements or squeegee wiping elements and bristles. The power cleaning head is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums.

Abstract: A self-propelled vacuum cleaner includes a base having a suction inlet. An upright housing is pivotally mounted to the base. A suction source is disposed in one of the base and the upright housing to generate an airflow at the suction inlet. A dust collection chamber is mounted to one of the base and the upright housing and communicates with the suction inlet and the suction source. A drive motor is mounted to the base. A driven wheel is operatively connected to the drive motor. A handle assembly is mounted to the upright housing, wherein the handle assembly includes an upper handle, a handle grip assembly slidably mounted to the upper handle, and a neutral return spring fastened to the upper handle and engaging the handle grip assembly to urge the handle grip assembly to a neutral position.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner (100) comprises a main body (3), separating apparatus, a flexible hose (20) having one end for coupling to an input of the separating apparatus and the other end terminating in a connecting part (40), a rigid pipe (9, 10) being selectively connectable to the main body (3) (see FIG. 2A) so as to provide a handle for the cleaner when connected to the main body (3), or a wand when released from the main body (3). The pipe (9) has an opening at each of first and second ends (16, 17) and a gripping portion (11) at the first end (17) for allowing a user to grasp the pipe (9). The hose connecting part (40) is connectable to the opening at either end (16, 17) of the pipe (9). Thus, the pipe (9) can be more conveniently used during a cylinder mode of cleaning.

Abstract: A wet/dry type vacuum cleaner has a suction generator, a cleaner body including the suction generator at one side of a lower portion, an intake port being connected with a nozzle that is movable along a surface to be cleaned, and a discharge port through which a clean air is discharged, a contaminant separator removably mounted in the cleaner body to separate contaminant-laden wet air drawn through the intake port into the contaminant and water components and air, and then to store the separated contaminant and water therein, a cover, being open and closed, disposed on an upper portion of the cleaner body to seal an upper opening of the cleaner body, and a discharge path opening a fluid communication between the contaminant separator and the discharge port, for the air separated at the contaminant separating means to be discharged out through the discharge port of the cleaner body.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine has one or more barriers immediately behind one or more scrubbing brushes, wherein the barriers capture and control flow of a cleaning solution (and/or other substances) that exits from beneath the scrubbing brush(es) so that such a solution is retained adjacent the scrub brush(es) and recycled underneath the scrub brush(es) for enhancing the floor cleaning effectiveness of the floor cleaning machine. The captured solution is urged back into contact with the scrubbing brush(es) by the same rotating action that urged the solution to be ejected from the scrubbing brush(es). The machine also includes at least one splash guard and a squeegee mounted at the rear of the machine, with each of these latter components serving distinctly different functions from that of the barriers. The machine may also include an exterior top storage area for retaining various items that are useful in cleaning the floor.

Abstract: A duster cleaning member derives its suction power from a vacuum cleaner to which it is operatively coupled. A duster made of any material received thereby is cleaned by the filtration system of the vacuum cleaner which captures the dust and exhausts cleaned air back into the home or office environment.

Abstract: A gutter broom assembly for a street sweeper and method of use are disclosed. The invention relates to street sweeper having a vacuum system for moving air through a portion thereof and having a gutter broom assembly. The gutter broom assembly includes housing, a gutter broom being movable between an operational orientation and a transport orientation relative to the housing, and a skirt assembly attached to the housing. A sweeping chamber is defined within the housing and the skirt assembly which substantially encloses the gutter broom. A vacuum connection between the sweeping chamber and the vacuum system is provided for removing dust within the sweeping chamber when the gutter broom frame is in its operational orientation.

Abstract: A lawn sweeper is provided having rotary brushes mounted in a housing and projecting through a bottom opening in the housing for sweeping up debris. A vacuum fan with an internal shredder is also mounted to the housing and communicates through a vacuum chute with the bottom opening for drawing in, shredding and discharging debris swept up by the brushes. A damper valve plate is disposed in the vacuum chute between the brushes and the vacuum fan and is operable for closing off the vacuum chute to provide a leaf vacuum port. A linkage is connected to a damper valve plate and also to the drive for the brushes to simultaneously disengage the drive for the brushes and to close off the vacuum chute with the damper valve plate.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner dusting attachment. An attachment member is connected to a vacuum cleaner hose at a first end of the attachment member. The second end of the attachment member is attached to a dusting member. The first end of the attachment member is aligned with the second end of the attachment member with respect to a longitudinal axis. The dusting member is maintained attached to the attachment member by a plurality of support members extending from the dusting member to the attachment member. The support members are configured to create a vortex for suctioning dust.

Abstract: A vehicle washing brush assembly which includes a cylindrical holder configuration having plural cloth or foam pads secured thereto and configured to be centrifugally extended radially outwardly from the holder and into surface treating engagement with a vehicle surface. A first longitudinal length of the holder has a selected number of separate cloth or foam pads oriented around the perimeter of said holder so that the ratio of the number of cloth or foam pads per 360° of the holder to the outer diameter of the holder is in the range of 5 to 12. A second longitudinal length of said holder having a selected number of separate cloth or foam pads oriented around the perimeter of the holder so that the ratio of the number cloth or foam pads per 360° of the holder to the outer diameter of the holder is 6.0 or less.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is positioned in the rear compartment for driving the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.

Abstract: A vacuum and disposal system for the collection and disposal of animal feces. The vacuum and disposal system consists of a vacuum source, a vacuum tube, a flexible hose, and an intake tube. The vacuum is provided by an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery and is used to create a vacuum or suction through the vacuum tube, the flexible hose, and the intake tube to collect the animal feces. A cartridge having a filter is inserted into the intake tube to receive the animal feces collected. After collection, the vacuum and disposal system is converted to an unload position for the removal of the cartridge from the intake tube and the ultimate disposal of the animal feces. Alternatively, a compact vacuum and disposal system may be used in smaller areas.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to aid in the removal of blockages from sanitary waste lines on sinks, showers and the like. Two pieces of flexible hose connect to a standard utility vacuum. The first piece of hose, approximately six to eight feet long, connects to the suction port of the vacuum. The second piece of hose, approximately 20 feet long, connects to the exhaust port of the vacuum. A special drain adapter connects to the other end of the suction hose. The adapter, with a small diameter piece of plastic pipe, and a flexible shroud which is similar in nature to a rubber plunger, forms an air tight seal between the suction hose and the drain.

Abstract: A self-propelled appliance comprises a base, electric motor mounting the base, a handle moveably depending from the base and a drive wheel mounted in the base and operatively connected to the motor. The control circuits comprising an enable switch and a base switch control the communication of power from the power supply to the motor relative to a gripping of the handle by a user of the appliance and a selective positioning of the handle relative to the base.

Abstract: A water absorbing and drying cleaner comprises a washing apparatus and a drying apparatus, wherein the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus are mounted in the casing of the water absorbing and drying cleaner, a drying inlet in the drying apparatus and a washing inlet in the washing apparatus are provided at the bottom of the water absorbing and drying cleaner along the progressive direction in washing, and the drying inlet is located behind the washing inlet. The invention has the features of novel in structure, clean in washing and fast in drying, can kill the acarids and other bacteria on the carpet or wooden floor to perform sterilization.

Abstract: An air jet for a machine tool to clean cutting dust has a housing with a hole and an outlet. An eccentric member has a cam and is provided in the housing which the eccentric member is driven by a power resource of the machine tool for rotation. An annular transmission is engaged with the eccentric member. A driving member is driven by the transmission for linear reciprocating motion. A flexible film is provided in the housing covering the outlet and has an inlet corresponding to the driving member, wherein the inlet of the film is sealed and the film is pressed for strain while the driving member is moved toward the film, and a tube has an end thereof connected with the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a toothbrush having a handle and an articulated head coupled to the handle. The articulated head includes two sections and each of the head sections has a bottom surface and a side surface. Each of the head sections includes a plurality of bristles extending from the bottom surface of that head section and at least one of the head sections includes a plurality of elastomeric fingers partially defining the side surface of that head section and partially extending from the bottom surface of that head section. The head section most remote from the handle, in a normal configuration of the articulated head, is angled with respect to the other head section.

Abstract: Steam cleaning apparatus, comprising an upper handle, an intermediate pole and a bottom head for production and supplying of steam, provided with an instantaneous steam generator, a water reservoir housed on the top of said pole in the region of the handle, a duct for transferring the water from said reservoir to said head and a water loading device housed on an associated loading mouth formed above said reservoir, further comprising a steam regulating device provided with a fixed bushing having a hollow bottom end sealingly engaged on the top end of a sectional pole and a valve body fixed inside said bushing, the top part of said valve body being sealingly engaged on a discharge mouth of said reservoir and provided with a through-hole able to be opened and closed in an adjustable manner by a valve which can be actuated on the outside of the device by means of suitable means movable with respect to said bushing.